Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has represented Ghana at the investiture ceremony of Guinea’s President-elect, Mamadi Doumbouya, in Conakry, as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic and regional relations between the two West African neighbours.
The ceremony, held on Saturday, January 17, formed part of Ghana’s broader engagement with Guinea as the country moves to complete its transition to constitutional governance.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s presence underscored Ghana’s support for regional stability and cooperation, particularly at a time when West Africa continues to navigate political and economic reforms.
The Vice President’s visit also reflected Ghana’s commitment to sustained dialogue and collaboration with Guinea in areas including trade, security, democratic governance and regional integration.
The mission carried historical significance, renewing ties that date back to the post-independence era when Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, and Guinea’s first leader, Ahmed Sékou Touré, championed Pan-African unity.
Following his overthrow in 1966, Dr. Nkrumah was hosted in Guinea and named Co-President by President Sékou Touré, a gesture that symbolised the deep friendship between the two nations.
According to officials, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s participation at the ceremony reaffirmed that shared legacy and signalled a renewed commitment to the partnership envisioned by the two Pan-Africanists decades ago.
The investiture ceremony, held at the Stade Général Lansana Conté, attracted several African and international leaders who gathered to witness Guinea’s new chapter of governance.
Ghana’s delegation included the Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice President, Alex Segbefia; the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa; and the Spokesperson to the Vice President, Maame Ama Pratt, among other officials.
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